Oliver W Howell vs Ifan Rathbone-Jones
Oliver W Howell (23, ENG) and Ifan Rathbone-Jones (22, CM, WLS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Rathbone-Jones leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1963 and 2156, the Elo model gives Rathbone-Jones a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1963 vs 2156 (Δ -193)
With Oliver W Howell as white
20% Oliver17% draw63% Ifan
With Ifan Rathbone-Jones as white
14% Oliver14% draw72% Ifan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Oliver W Howell | Ifan Rathbone-Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1963 | 2156-7 |
| Peak rating | 1986 · Feb 2026 | 2208 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 21 |
| World rank now | #34,038 | #10,841 |
| World rank peak | #29,828 | #7,526 |
| Federation rank now | #543 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 331 | 445 |
| Months active | 147 | 126 |
| % white wins | 32% | 47% |
| % black wins | 32% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1980 | 2078 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 41 |
Best Win
Oliver W Howell
Ifan Rathbone-Jones
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Oliver W Howell
Ifan Rathbone-Jones